2027 Entry Level Buyer

Solar Turbines•San Diego, CA

1d•$76,542 - $114,814•Onsite

About The Position

The buyer position is responsible for day-to-day and strategic supplier management including, but not limited to purchase order placement, follow-up, and issue resolution; communication of demand and forecasts; preparing contracts and assist in negotiating contract terms; managing supplier relationships and performance metrics; communicating and mitigating risk that could impact Solar’s ability to meet the business plan. A Buyer acts with a sense of urgency and is diligent in providing timely support to internal clients and external customers. This individual operates in compliance with corporate and Supply Chain policies and procedures. A Buyer may manage relationships of several non-strategic suppliers as well as a select few strategic or complex suppliers. This position may be located centrally or in regional offices. This individual has no direct reports but works within a team structure typically including a Sourcing Specialist, Supply Chain Coordinator/Planner, Supplier Technical Engineer, Supplier Development Engineer, and reports directly to a Site Sourcing Manager or Supply Chain Manager. There is an expectation to participate on projects from conception to completion that directly support to organizational objectives. The primary functions of the job include but are not limited to: Supply Chain Management Contract Management Negotiation Supplier Selection & Management Cost Management Purchasing Execution The work environment is mostly office based; however, this position may visit internal production areas as well as external supplier sites, which may involve domestic and/or international travel.

Requirements

Overall GPA of at least 2.8 on a 4.0 scale.
The position requires a bachelor’s degree
Experience with ERP software and proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio)
Fluent in Business English in written and oral form.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or another related field
Prior internship or previous work experience in Supply Chain
Supply Chain Certification from a professional institution (APICS, IIPMR, ISCEA, ISM, etc.)
Understanding and demonstration of 6-Sigma and Lean Manufacturing principles.
6-Sigma Blackbelt Certification.

Responsibilities

Continuously practices and demonstrates Safety and acts in adherence to Our Values in Action.
Effectively evaluates, improves, and sustains supplier performance, including but not limited to: quality, cost, delivery, lead-time, bid & proposal turn-times, project & field support, etc.
Identifies opportunities for cost reduction. Seeks assistance to utilize cost modeling techniques and analyze TCO to ensure the best overall value to Solar.
Manages and maintains the supplier relationship at a day-to-day and strategic level. Day-to-day activities include purchase order issuance and maintenance, grief resolution, and business review meetings. Strategic activities include working with the Supply Chain Leadership and/or Sourcing Specialist to define the buyer-supplier relationship that determines as well as executes the strategic direction (Hold, Grow, Consolidate, Exit).
Assists and participates in commercial negotiations and is accountable for contract execution and maintenance.
Participates in and supports cross functional teaming in supplier development, problem resolution, and continuous improvement efforts.
Supports new product introduction, global strategic sourcing, and supplier selection to ensure flexible capacity and consistent supply from qualified suppliers to support business objectives.